My friend recorded these from her phone, unbeknownst to me, and I think they turned out pretty well! Hope you like! See you on the 28th!

On January 28, we will be bringing our very best selves – our prettiest harmonies, our deadliest grooves, our newest of new songs, our tiniest of tiny instruments – to the Mercury Lounge.

We have invited all manner of suit to attend. We have to convince them that we play well with others, and are thoroughly liked by our peers.

This is where you come in. We need your pretty faces and funny dances, and most importantly, all your friends and family. Come play with us!

Arthur and the Geniuses in
A REALLY BIG SHOW
Friday, 1/28 @ Mercury Lounge
217 E. Houston St
Doors: 7:30 PM, Show: 8 PM
Tix

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As for the tiny instruments, a fan from Kazakhstan gave me this shankobyz at our last gig. (That wooden Easter Island face is the case it came in.) Thanks Danelle!

I promised her I’d work it into the January show. What have I done?

We’ve just booked two shows that I’m very excited about.

The first: A Homecoming. The Geniuses return to Rockwood Music Hall on December 28th at 9 PM. This one’s for all you New York expats who are home for the holidays and need a little geniufication. For the extended Geniuses family, this will be one big warm Thanksgachristmahannukwanzakah.  We hope you can join us at the table.

The second: A Showcase! Our first show of the New Year is a big one. We’re playing at Mercury Lounge on January 28th, and we’ve got some important people coming to check us out.  We need you there, doing that funny little dance you do, more than ever.  Please bring your friends, your cousins, your mama, and maybe a few people you meet on the subway on the way there. In return, we will bring you some of the crazy fire that’s been burning in my head these past weeks: new songs, new ideas, and dare I say it, maybe a special guest or two.  Doors open at 7:30, and we’re on at 8.  Tickets are 10$ – I’ll post the link as soon as I get it.  We’re gonna fill this bad boy up, so get those tickets early!

April 7th at Pianos

First up, I’ll be playing with my sister as part of The Melting Pot. It’s a new monthly show headlined by the father of ukelele rap, Jon Braman, showcasing artists from various parts of the folk-soul continuum. If you’ve been seeing her at our shows, here’s your chance to see Marie do some more of her originals. I’ll do some of mine too.

Arthur & Marie Lewis
Wednesday, 4/7 in The Melting Pot
Pianos (upstairs)
158 Ludlow St.
7-10 PM

April 24th at Hunter College High School

Then a benefit concert at my alma mater with the full band. Admission is free, but donations are suggested. Also appearing are Michal Towber, Malini Sur, and a reunion of the HCHS Jazz Chorus.
If you’re on Facebook, you can RSVP here.

Arthur and the Geniuses
Saturday, 4/24 in the I-Help Liberia Benefit Concert
Hunter College High School
71 E. 94th St.
6-10 PM

May 12th at Best Buy: Union Square

Yes, Best Buy has bands now. Right in the musical instrument section.

Arthur and the Geniuses
Wednesday, 5/12 @ Best Buy
1 Union Square South
6 PM

June 1st at Rockwood

Arthur and the Geniuses
Tuesday, 6/1 @ Rockwood Music Hall
184 Allen St.
8 PM

My first time at Rockwood with the full band. Their sound is great. I’m really looking forward to this one.

Here are my favorites from the gig:

Credits:

Arthur Lewis: vocals, piano
Marie Lewis: vocals, tambourine, glockenspiel
Kyle McEneaney: guitar, vocals
Matty Fasano: bass, vocals
Brady Miller: drums